Join us for Tuesdays at the Capitol – Every Tuesday from 10 am -12pm The first “Tuesday at the Capitol” is February 14th! We need your voice at the Capitol to encourage legislators to protect our children. Each Tuesday starts 10:00 AM in the State Office Building Cafeteria with a briefing, and is followed by [...]
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Weekly Update February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 5th, 2012How will the budget deal impact kids with autism?
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011As the details of the health and human services budget bill are hashed out, kids who have autism could suffer. We are working to prevent that, and may need your help when the special session is called.
Budget Vetoes Mean Special Session
Thursday, May 26th, 2011The HHS budget will likely be negotiated behind closed doors, and then we expect the Governor will call a special session.
Budget Impasse Report
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011The HHS budget is through conference committee. The next step is a vote on the floor and then a probably VETO by the governor. Then what?
Budget Showdown at the MN Legislature
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011A recap and primer on the Health and Human Services Budget at the Capitol.
Legislative Update for April 29, 2011
Friday, April 29th, 2011As the health and human services budget unfolds, the AALC is keeping a watchful eye on issues that could impact the autism community. Stay tuned for possible action alerts!
Legislative Update: April 15
Friday, April 15th, 2011Autism Awareness Day Rally was a huge success!! Thanks everyone!
Legislative Update: March 25th
Friday, March 25th, 2011Omnibus bills target the aged and disabled: omnibus bills offered by the majority would impose drastic reductions on overall services, waivers, personal care assistants, and self-directed options.
Legislative Update: March 18th
Friday, March 18th, 2011Ugh! The majority leadership at the Capitol wants to repeal mental health parity and control Medical Assistance coverage — for starters. If we don’t push harder for health care protection for individuals who have autism things are likely to get much worse in Minnesota!
Newly Introduced Autism Bills
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Rep. Kim Norton (DFL-Rochester) introduced the revised Autism Healthcare Protection Act (H.F. 1071) this week, and Rep. Larry Hosch (DFL-St. Joseph) introduced legislation to end the six-month wait for coverage under MCHA for all children.
Amy Dawson is the parent of twins, one of whom has autism and special health care needs. She began practicing law in 1992 at the firm of Faegre & Benson, L.L.P. in Minneapolis. She also worked at the PACER Center and is a member of the Board of the Arc Greater Twin Cities. Amy’s law practice focuses on issues related to autism, disabilities, insurance and estate planning.
Bob Gunderson inspired me to devote my practice to individuals who have disabilities, their families, and the organizations that serve them. Bob Gunderson was my mentor, friend and colleague and I miss him very much. Bob Gunderson served the disability community as an attorney, as a brother, and as a dedicated volunteer who spent many hours in service to organizations such as Opportunity Partners, Fraser, PACER, and the Arc of Minnesota and Arc Greater Twin Cities.